I've been running calk's ics ROMs and using apex launcher as a system app. Every update the system files are wiped, and his ROM doesn't include apex by default. I have tried restoring it and data thru ROM toolbox pro as well as manually dropping the apk in the system apps folder then going to apex settings and restoring data i backed up. To my dismay it has yet to work for me and I'm beginning to get tired of having to re-setup my homescreen every time i install a ROM update. Any suggestions? Am i doing something wrong? Any insights are appreciated.
mxmr said:
I've been running calk's ics ROMs and using apex launcher as a system app. Every update the system files are wiped, and his ROM doesn't include apex by default. I have tried restoring it and data thru ROM toolbox pro as well as manually dropping the apk in the system apps folder then going to apex settings and restoring data i backed up. To my dismay it has yet to work for me and I'm beginning to get tired of having to re-setup my homescreen every time i install a ROM update. Any suggestions? Am i doing something wrong? Any insights are appreciated.
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I tested apex for awhile and its a nice launcher, but I had similar problems restoring my screens with it. I switched to Nova and the restore files are stored on the sd card. It restores perfectly every time for me. Another added bonus is you can save as many backup files as you want. Apex only saves one file and you overwrite it each time you backup. You can go to the folder and rename the backups so you know which file to restore. I'm sticking with nova.
FWIW, I was able to restore my settings for Apex via Titanium Backup. Hope it helps you, though it might be a hassle to install another app to restore yet another app... Good luck!
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tragicallyhip said:
FWIW, I was able to restore my settings for Apex via Titanium Backup. Hope it helps you, though it might be a hassle to install another app to restore yet another app... Good luck!
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I myself have the same problem. It's a pain in the butt but I love Apex so much more than Nova. I just make sure and use TB or MyBackup Pro to backup the data.
I believe I saw something somewhere that said the developer was aware and working on it but I could be making that up...
I am also having this issue...sort of.
I get Apex to restore with the icons, etc.
But the one thing I cant get to work (and its a PITA to have to redo each time) is that when I setup direct dial shortcuts to contacts on my desktop.
The pictures of the contacts will reappear...but when I click it I get "the contact does not exist"
Ive tried to use titanium, to use apex's own backup and restore...somehow I can get this to work. Advice?
So it's rather amusing to use Apex launcher than Nova on backup/restore side. I've using Nova on stock ROM 4.1.1 for almost 1 year,but I felt my Galaxy Nexus's battery drained so fast. Right now I'm using CM 10 with Trebuchet launcher & I feel less on battery drain. I planning to move to Apex, but after I read this post, I think I need to think about it again.
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I really like the new ICS Folders, but do tend to flash a lot. Any way to back them up so you don't have to re-create them every time you flash a new rom?
OR, does anyone know of a folder app that has a similar style to the ICS folders?
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dspcap said:
I really like the new ICS Folders, but do tend to flash a lot. Any way to back them up so you don't have to re-create them every time you flash a new rom?
OR, does anyone know of a folder app that has a similar style to the ICS folders?
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Nope, not that I'm aware of. You could use a third-party launcher like LauncherPro or ADW that has homescreen backups, but I'm not sure any of them have the same kind of folder capability.
I backed up mine using titanium backup pro and it restore back all my apps including my folders. I did had to setup all my widgets back though.
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asphire23 said:
I backed up mine using titanium backup pro and it restore back all my apps including my folders. I did had to setup all my widgets back though.
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I didn't realize titanium would backup the ISC folders... I guess next time I load a rom, I will give that a try. Thanks
dspcap said:
I didn't realize titanium would backup the ISC folders... I guess next time I load a rom, I will give that a try. Thanks
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the folders should be tied to the launcher. so backup that up with titanium or similar app.
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the folders should be tied to the launcher. so backup that up with titanium or similar app.
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Get that, but how do you backup the stock launcher?
can this be done with the free version?
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can this be done with the free version?
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The Free version of TiBackup works just the same for backing up and restoring. But the paid version gets you batch 1-click restore, and several other advanced features.
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The Free version of TiBackup works just the same for backing up and restoring. But the paid version gets you batch 1-click restore, and several other advanced features.
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When I was flashing new ROMs, titanium backup was not restoring my ICS folders. However, if you use the Nova Launcher, which is based on ICS and do a titanium backup of that launcher, when you restore, your folders come back.
It's the little things in life that make me happy !
Nova Launcher is really nice !
I backed up the stock ics launcher with titanium, and restored just the data..not the app. This worked fine to restore my folders, but I had to re-create a couple of shortcuts for apps that 'weren't installed' after flashing peter alfonso's 4.03 nightly. It seems to me that the launcher itself might change between 4.02/4.03, so I wanted to play it safe and keep just the data. To be honest...even keeping the data from 4.02 makes me nervous. I just don't know enough about it.
So I can't help but realize that a lot of people here flash roms like crazy. Well, I am the kind of guy that likes to have my own cool setup with all my home screens, like apps, widgets, etc.
Is there a way to back up and restore so when I flash a new rom I can restore where all of my apps were on what screen and maybe even my widgets and what not.
Any help would be greats, thanks guys.
Yes. You can use titanium backup to backup your launcher, or you can use ROM manager to backup your current ROM.
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But what if I switch to another rom? The only option I have is to download that launcher and restore on that launcher? Makes sense if you can't, but just wondering.
I've been wondering the same thing myself...I've been testing out different roms all week since I got this thing...I've stopped trying to set up email, backgrounds, themes, or widgets. If there was a way to restore the home page layouts, that would be great.
I user go launcher ex. I set up my home pages the way I like it. Then I export the settings and import settings on new ROM. As far as individual settings for apps, use titanium backup.
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I use SPB as my launcher of choice along with ti and does exactly that folders and all. infanct its so good that as long as i have root on any device and the same apps installed say on a tablet then when i install SPB on it from the market it already knows my layout. if im missing an app or two then they just dont show up. but alteast i dont have to rebuild my entire "desktop" all over again.
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So I can't help but realize that a lot of people here flash roms like crazy. Well, I am the kind of guy that likes to have my own cool setup with all my home screens, like apps, widgets, etc.
Is there a way to back up and restore so when I flash a new rom I can restore where all of my apps were on what screen and maybe even my widgets and what not.
Any help would be greats, thanks guys.
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After you make a backup in CWM and flash the new rom, you can always try to advanced restore in CWM just the data partition. I have done this before but it doesnt work across builds with wayyy different frameworks or basebands. Goodluck.
Just use titanium backup... it will restore the launcher and all of its data! Its great... it works even if you delete the launcher or flash a different rom
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This really depends. If you're using the stock launcher that came with the rom, You really don't want to restore system apps on titanium, it'll cause issues. If you're like a lot of users and use a third party launcher, it's easy, because all the data gets easily backup up with it. If, for example, you're using a touchwiz based rom, it's not really easy. An alternative would be to download the modded touchwiz 4.5 (on the boards somewhere, I forget where exactly), and install that on your next rom. This way, when you do the setup for it, it'll be on /data and can be easily backed up with titanium backup, and restored. (Your widgets will show an error and you'll have to re-add them, but that happens on almost all launchers when a restore is done.)
As for doing an advanced restore with cwm, it's really hit and miss. What you're doing is restore the entire /data partition from one rom to another. If the roms have the exact same base, and very minimal differences, this might work. Some changes between roms this method works flawlessly, others it causes issues. You won't know until you try. Just do a backup in cwm, and a backup with titanium backup (do user app backup only, don't do system.) This way you have both ends covered.
I always use my backup pro. It restores app + data if rooted, and other data like system settings, contacts, bookmarks etc..
Its in the market check it out.
synergeticink said:
So I can't help but realize that a lot of people here flash roms like crazy. Well, I am the kind of guy that likes to have my own cool setup with all my home screens, like apps, widgets, etc.
Is there a way to back up and restore so when I flash a new rom I can restore where all of my apps were on what screen and maybe even my widgets and what not.
Any help would be greats, thanks guys.
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To answer your question a little more directly and differently than others, the answer to your question is no.
There is no way to restore your home screens exactly how you had them before you flashed a ROM. You can restore your apps and settings via the methods offered by others, but it will not put shortcuts and widgets exactly where you had them on your home screens.
For the home screen import, you have to already have a ROM installed and a home screen set up. That is only for installing a different launcher.
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Android Revolution said:
To answer your question a little more directly and differently than others, the answer to your question is no.
There is no way to restore your home screens exactly how you had them before you flashed a ROM. You can restore your apps and settings via the methods offered by others, but it will not put shortcuts and widgets exactly where you had them on your home screens.
For the home screen import, you have to already have a ROM installed and a home screen set up. That is only for installing a different launcher.
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Actually if you're using mybackup root or pro. You can... Backup> data> android home.
Well this is if you flash a rom that uses the same launcher (i think.. Haven't tried it with different launchers). Most roms are tw anyways. But this is probably your best bet.
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KillaHurtz said:
After you make a backup in CWM and flash the new rom, you can always try to advanced restore in CWM just the data partition. I have done this before but it doesnt work across builds with wayyy different frameworks or basebands. Goodluck.
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This is what I do every time I flash a new rom works every time. Do the titanium thing to just as a back up.
Keep a copy backed up on your computer, in case you wipe you emmc " did that once" lol
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Do titanium backup and restore only data no system and don't enter any Google email if you have more than 1 phone to have a same setup, then do the ROM backup when all apps restored. That backup will be universal (without Google ID) and you can restore to any phone (your wife, friend..) Once restore they just enter their own ID and all set.
Titanium restore needs to answer yes no install...for each app. Take about 30 min to restore.
CWM process faster but for same ROM.
changing ROM needs titanium backup and restore without Google ID.
Ok I'm about to install the gedeROM ICS v1.35. Before I do I want to make sure I don't screw it up. I have TWRP2.1.1 And I backed up everything. I have the Rom loaded to sd card. So as iundertsand I boot in recovery wipe factory restore wipe davik cache flash .zip rebooted and enjoy. Anything I should know before I do this or does it seem that easy and straight forward. I was hit with problems first time trying to do it on win xp Pc. Win 7 everything was smooth with the root. Any help would be appreciated.
I'd suggest before you wipe anything to do a backup of your current ROM. I typically wipe dalvik AFTER flashing the ROM as well as BEFORE.
success
Everything went well with install. Not a single problem. Thank you developers
FYI for people who like to constantly update their ROMs like I do - I would suggest the following:
1) buy the Titanium Backup Pro key - you will use the crap out if it to batch backup/restore your apps & data after a wipe and fresh ROM install
2) Using TB to restore your apps + data works great, but what about your homescreens? Don't forget to backup your homescreens...usually you can do this through the settings menu on whatever launcher you are using. I'm using GedeROM 1.3 and I prefer the Apex launcher over the Trebuchet launcher. In Apex settings menu, you have the option to backup/restore desktop. I'm pretty sure most of the big name launchers have this same option. So when I update the ROM with a new version, all I have to do is restore my apps w/ TB and them restore the desktop through the Apex settings. Of course, this doesn't work if you switch launchers when you change ROMs
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FYI for people who like to constantly update their ROMs like I do - I would suggest the following:
1) buy the Titanium Backup Pro key - you will use the crap out if it to batch backup/restore your apps & data after a wipe and fresh ROM install
2) Using TB to restore your apps + data works great, but what about your homescreens? Don't forget to backup your homescreens...usually you can do this through the settings menu on whatever launcher you are using. I'm using GedeROM 1.3 and I prefer the Apex launcher over the Trebuchet launcher. In Apex settings menu, you have the option to backup/restore desktop. I'm pretty sure most of the big name launchers have this same option. So when I update the ROM with a new version, all I have to do is restore my apps w/ TB and them restore the desktop through the Apex settings. Of course, this doesn't work if you switch launchers when you change ROMs
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Is it possible to switch launchers trebuchet to apex
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autosdafe said:
Is it possible to switch launchers trebuchet to apex
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You can go to manage apps, select your current launcher under all apps, and clear defaults. Then, next time, when you click the home button, you should be prompted to select a launcher.
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You can go to manage apps, select your current launcher under all apps, and clear defaults. Then, next time, when you click the home button, you should be prompted to select a launcher.
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No joy with that. I'm using trebuchet and trying to use apex. Maybe I can't not very important
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autosdafe said:
No joy with that. I'm using trebuchet and trying to use apex. Maybe I can't not very important
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You could try installing GO Launcher EX. When you hit home it will ask what launcher to use. From here use Apex and select default. Then uninstall Go Launcher (if you want)
I installed root app remover and got rid of the two launchers that came with the from. Then got go launcher
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All,
Been using Nova Launcher and its backup/restore on ICS. Recently switched to JellyBean and running stock. I forgot how much of a pain to reset my widgets, apps to my liking.
To avoid doing this everytime I flash Jellybean rom, is there an easier way to backup my stock launcher setting?
Thanks!
Nutzzer said:
All,
Been using Nova Launcher and its backup/restore on ICS. Recently switched to JellyBean and running stock. I forgot how much of a pain to reset my widgets, apps to my liking.
To avoid doing this everytime I flash Jellybean rom, is there an easier way to backup my stock launcher setting?
Thanks!
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Can it not be done in Titanium Backup? I thought it could.
efrant said:
Can it not be done in Titanium Backup? I thought it could.
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it can, you just might have ui errors until it gets updated.
It would be so great if someone knows the location of just the datafiles for the stock launcher. I want to do the same thing. No reason to use some backup app to do it. All I want to do is once I have my home screen set up the way I like, go grab the stock launcher data folder and save it on the sdcard.
Then the next time I load a new ROM all i have to do is copy that folder back and my home screen is back again.
At least that is my fantasy world...
Nutzzer said:
All,
Been using Nova Launcher and its backup/restore on ICS. Recently switched to JellyBean and running stock. I forgot how much of a pain to reset my widgets, apps to my liking.
To avoid doing this everytime I flash Jellybean rom, is there an easier way to backup my stock launcher setting?
Thanks!
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It's
It should be located in
/data/data/com.android.app.launcher
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So I have always hesitated to try a new ROM because that would mean I'd have to spend an hour and set all my widgets and apps up just the way I want them. Then I discovered NOVA Launcher. Not only is it highly customizable but it lets you back up and restore your current set up. Menu/Nova Settings/ Backup and Import. That saves it to your phone.
I also backed up all my apps and data with ROM Toolbox.
When you wipe everything to try out a new ROM you can go install Nova (if the ROM doesn't already come with it, which most do these days) and hit restore.
Before you do that though, install ROM Toolbox and restore all your user apps with data NOT system apps. Or if you keep everything backed up with the google machine then you can let it do its thing but you won't have any of your data.
I've done this on quite a few different ROMs and makes the decision easy.
Haha, this is exactly what I do. It makes switching from ROM to ROM ridiculously easy. The most time consuming part is logging into Gmail to download ROM Toolbox.
Also - I use SMS Backup and Restore from the market and it works great! I never lose Text Messages.
If going from JB to JB, I just dirty flash. All of my screens and widgets stay the same. Everyone doesn't like to dirty flash though
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burghfan3 said:
If going from JB to JB, I just dirty flash. All of my screens and widgets stay the same. Everyone doesn't like to dirty flash though
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I dislike this due to the fact that there's reminents of each ROM that's left in there. Unless you wipe /system, it's tolerable.
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Ascertion said:
Haha, this is exactly what I do. It makes switching from ROM to ROM ridiculously easy. The most time consuming part is logging into Gmail to download ROM Toolbox.
Also - I use SMS Backup and Restore from the market and it works great! I never lose Text Messages.
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Titanium Backup Pro allows you to make a flashable zip of any and all apps. So, you can have your "must-haves" ready when you boot into a new ROM
I use my backup root. Also saves my settings and backsup my homescreen. Been using it for porbably 2 years now
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SwimDrewid said:
Titanium Backup Pro allows you to make a flashable zip of any and all apps. So, you can have your "must-haves" ready when you boot into a new ROM
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thats a great idea! do you boot up first then go back in recovery to flash your apps? or stack the zips?
Ascertion said:
Also - I use SMS Backup and Restore from the market and it works great! I never lose Text Messages.
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now that would make it even better! i'm gonna go do that right meow!
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thats a great idea! do you boot up first then go back in recovery to flash your apps? or stack the zips?
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I stack the zips in TWRP:
ROM
gapps (not the 4.2 (inverted) aroma)
colonel
my_apps.zip
After setting up phone, I go back again and flash the 4.2 inverted apps aroma
dirty flash
After a dirty flash I always get error that unfortunately, email has stopped. so I have uninstall and reinstall every time.
Go Launcher EX does this as well, except the widgets have to be reloaded
Widgets have to be reloaded on Nova also, they're more than just shortcuts.
Launchers have been doing this for a long time, including Launcher Pro which is 3-4 years old Heck, I assumed everyone was backing up their apps and restoring them after a flash, including Nova. Restoring data for the launcher lets you skip the manual backup/restore altogether.
Widgets cannot be backed up like this; it's a limitation in the OS, not the launcher.
I use Titanium Backup to backup system apps like TouchWiz and Settings, SMS and MMS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. I always do a full wipe, and then restore from those backups, I setup a filter in Titanium backup that backs up all the system apps I want to save settings from, that way I don't have to hunt through the ginormous list of system/user apps and pick the right ones. After it restores, the only thing I sometimes have to restore are the widgets that don't auto re-load properly, everything else is restored perfectly, even Bluetooth and Wi-Fi pairings. :good:
New ROMs take me longer to download and flash than they do to setup and configure.
I use nand backup and restore DATA ONLY through the advance restore menu in recovery after i install a new rom.
This get you EVERYTHING back the same way before you fully wiped and installed a new ROM
I use Desktop VisualizeR, and Apex with widgets.
Using Titanium Backup, backup "Application Widgets", "Apex Launcher" and "Desktop VisualizeR".
Restore on any rom. All your **** is back. Wasn't that easy?
Well it wasnt easy for me to figure that one out!!!!! Hopefully it helps someone...